Cell Membrane and Transport Concepts

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Hydrophilic means...

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water-loving

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Passive Transport is the movement of particles across the membrane from an area of [ ___ ] to an area of [ ___ ]

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high to low

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This picture represents which type of cellular transport?

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exocytosis

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Hydrophobic region of the cell membrane?

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E

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Diffusion & Facilitated Diffusion are both __________ transport.

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Passive

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is active transport?

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The movement of particles against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

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What are the two main types of transport across the cell membrane?

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Passive transport and active transport.

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What is a selectively permeable membrane?

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A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass while blocking others.